this simple, all-suites property is located on madeira beach within 13 miles of clearwater and 10 miles from st. petersburg. parking is included. the hotel is a 5-minute walk from john's pass village and boardwalk, whose attractions include restaurants and shops plus water sports and dolphin cruises. all suites include balconies, and offer either water or pool views. they all include kitchenettes with sinks, fridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, along with flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. airy, bright studios sleep up to 4 people and 2-bedroom suites accommodate up to 6. there's a a heated outdoor pool and scooter rentals Tampa International Airport 40 min
Sand Key (23 min) Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. John's Pass (3 min) Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Sand Key Park (32 min) Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Chihuly Collection (22 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Great Explorations Children's Museum (27 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 30) Sunset Beach (8 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Morean Arts Center (22 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (28 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Museum of Fine Arts (26 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Florida Botanical Gardens (19 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Sunken Gardens (27 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Upham Beach Park (13 min) Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Fort De Soto Park (28 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (26 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. |